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Lord Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s squeaky clean image
Lord Waheed Alli has always enjoyed picking winners, whether in the worlds of finance, media and fashion where he made his fortune, or in politics. As a young entrepreneur he befriended Tony Blair, who after becoming prime minister ennobled him at the age of just 33.
Keir Starmer slammed by senior Labour figure - 'stop trying to justify freebies', PM told
Sir Keir Starmer has been slapped down by one of Labour’s most senior figures and told to stop trying to “justify” freebies. Baroness Harriet Harman told the Prime Minister “doubling down” is angering and alienating voters. Sir Keir has denied being “king of the freebies” amid a deepening political crisis over gifts.
How Labour Donor Waheed Alli Holds Sway in Keir Starmer’s Party
When Keir Starmer entered 10 Downing Street as the UK’s new prime minister on July 5, the customary line-up of officials and aides was there to clap him in following the Labour Party’s resounding electoral success.
Keir Starmer initially failed to disclose free clothes from Labour donor
Sir Keir Starmer initially failed to disclose he received £16,200 of free clothing from Labour donor Lord Waheed Alli, in a move that risks fuelling the controversy around the prime minister’s acceptance of freebies.
Keir Starmer receiving £100k in freebies 'part of the job', says Labour minister
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he has “no problem” with ministers getting a “chance for a little bit of relaxation” as part of their jobs.
Labour MP urges UK government to nationalise Grangemouth refinery
The Labour MP representing Grangemouth has called on the UK government to nationalise the site's oil refinery to maintain ...
Man who threatened to kill Labour MP Lisa Nandy is jailed
The defendant, of Old Hall Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, made the threat to kill Lisa Nandy, MP for Wigan, and now ...
BMA sells out junior doctors’ pay fight in partnership with Labour government
The train drivers’ two-year strike and the junior doctors’ action in England were the two remaining national disputes from ...
Why Labour's Growth Plan Has a Thames Water-Sized Hole
On this episode of In the City, we discuss why the tale of Thames Water has spooked foreign investors, and what the UK ...
Labour prepares to scrap job-seeking target for benefit claimants
Labour is considering scrapping a requirement for benefit claimants to spend 35 hours a week looking for work.
Largest US labour union declines to endorse either Harris or Trump
America's largest labour union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has declined to issue a US presidential ...
Labour Plan Not Enough to Make UK Growth Best in G7, Study Finds
Labour’s current policies would only get Britain halfway to becoming the fastest-growing economy in the Group of Seven, ...
BoE bond tinkering offers Labour a fiscal lifeline
It’s rare that Andrew Bailey can cut something more eye-catching than interest rates. The Bank of England governor will this ...
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How will Labour reform Britain’s public services?
Labour has entered office, as it did in 1997, with public services in a mostly dire state. Its prospects at the next election ...
Emily Thornberry asks ‘is he supposed to take a packed lunch?’ in defence of Starmer amid Labour donations row
The former shadow attorney general defended Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to accept the donations, saying ‘these are things ...
Samsung sues Indian labour union over strike as dispute escalates
By Praveen Paramasivam, Aditya Kalra and Munsif VengattilCHENNAI (Reuters) -Samsung Electronics' Indian unit has sued members ...